Help me choose an M-II
Help me choose an M-II
1) speaking for quality the jap sites M-II's are just as high end as the am. site's . in my experience having the truss rod adjuster at the heel of the neck is a little more convenient and seems to be a little more stable
2) the upper fret access is a little bit better on the NTB , but not enough to really make a huge difference, although i love the feel of a NTB but that is just me .
2B) satin is much smoother and nicer to play on than the painted neck is . the satin is also less susceptible to "stickiness" form sweating , but this may or may not be a problem for you.
3) there is a difference in the sound , but it is barley noticeable ( mad props to any one that can pick out the rosewood fretboard blindfolded just by listening to it, especially with heavy gain )
i think the major difference between rosewood and maple is the feel , maple as a smooth and glassy feel while rosewood feels more like sandpaper. also rosewood has lots of little holes in it because of the fact that it is a naturally pourus material , maple always is finished and polished which adds to the ease of string bending .
also i like the look of maple more to begin with so ....
4) the M-II (all Floyd equipped ESPs in fact) come with Original Floyd Roses so the only difference is color , BUT i have always gone for the chrome ones because chrome is used as a protectant in many industrial settings because of the fact that it dose not rust . the black paint will eventually wear away (after a loooonnnggg time tho).
Duncan > EMG
if i had to chose one i would go with the M-II maple
i think something must be said for the fact that only ONE guitar in the entire M series has Duncans in it , one !
just sayin'...
i have always gone for the chrome ones because chrome is used as a protectant in many industrial settings because of the fact that it dose not rust . the black paint will eventually wear away (after a loooonnnggg time tho)
Ah, gotcha.
On Floyd Rose tremolos:
Chrome is impervious to corrosion, and black "paint" wears after a loooonnnggg time.
Duly noted.
The USA and non-USA standard series M-IIs are the same, there are just more options outside the USA. The Japanese (original series) M-IIs are quite a bit different and a lot more money.
Also don't forget a new model for 2010 is the standard series version of the M-II Custom which has binding and an ebony fretboard but is once again much more expensive than the regular (rosewood or maple) models.
answers
1)they are the same pups some call them either or
2)esp bolt ons are like strats with an angle, bulky, the ntb is easy to rach and comfortable is the way to go
2b)they used to be painted but i guess more people like the natural satin
3) its a matter of preference go to guitar center and try a maple board
4)no they're real OFRs